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28 septembre 2022
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Levke Harders & Falko Schnicke, « Borders and Belonging: Subjects of Current and Historical Significance », German Historical Institute London Blog, ID : 10670/1.yasrlc
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Borders and belonging are of immense importance as borders are being (re)defined, strengthened, or weakened all around the globe. Brexit, the proposed wall between the USA and Mexico, the India–Pakistan border—the drawing of social and spatial boundaries is at the heart of many current debates, as is the question of what it means to ‘belong’ somewhere. The featured image illustrates how important the relationship between borders and belonging is and, from the point of view of those involved, ...